Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)·Page 61·6.2.14
Local centres
Local centres consisting of small commercial units along transport routes should have their role strengthened, with higher density development permitted in immediately surrounding areas, subject to sensitivity to existing residential character. The full extent of local centre areas will be defined in the Local Policies Plan.
In many places, clusters of small commercial units have formed along key transport routes into the city, providing local shops and services for the surrounding residential neighbourhoods. The role of these local centres should be strengthened and, whilst the areas immediately surrounding these locations could accommodate a higher density of development due to the close proximity to local services, this must be sensitive to the existing character of long-established residential areas. The full extent of the local centre areas will be defined within the council's Local Policies Plan.
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